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Owned and souped up by our own luthier Rob Sharer! The vintage Gretsch you've always wanted!
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We get in many oddities, rare and vintage products, most of which go fast. If you're on the hunt for something specific, something unique, or something priced right, let us notify you on our used collection before the items even hit the site.
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"As my father always said, never buy a car for cheap that you have to fix up yourself. Instead, get a good deal on a car the mechanic has already souped up himself." - Rob Sharer
If you're familiar with vintage Gretsch guitars, you should know the common iniquities found on their older instruments. They sound incredible...but frequently have strange structural issues that a discerning eye will be able to identify.
Not so with this one! Rob has put in a lot of work to make this guitar sound and play better than it did when it originally left the factory. This guitar has gone through every possible improvement to make it hold its own against any other hollowbody instrument of similar caliber: neck reset with complete neck joint rebuild (HUGE IMPROVEMENT), complete refret and board planing, binding stabilization, and one of Rob's masterful setups.
Tonally, it is everything you would expect from a Gretsch of this vintage. The original single coils have a gorgeous, open chime to them that really allow you to nail that George Harrison rhythm sound. Even acoustically, this guitar blooms with an airy brilliance and would feel right at home in an unplugged jam.
If you've ever bought or played a guitar from us, you're inevitably familiar with Rob's work and attention to detail. This is an incredible guitar and, for the work that's in it, it's better than any stock vintage Gretsch you'll find!
Oh, and the hula girl on the back is optional. ;)
Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
We vigorously test everything we take in to ensure authenticity, functionality, and reliability. We are supported by one of the most well-respected luthiers in the Southeast, guaranteeing products that come in are thoroughly vetted, and that products that go out our in premium, performance- ready shape. We are so confident in our ability to provide the highest quality music equipment in the industry, we even invented our “Try Before You Buy” program where we can ship out a product before collecting actual payment.
Sound Pure's inventory is constantly changing, ever-evolving, with some items sold before reaching the website. Looking for something specific? Have questions about this product's condition or history? Want more photos, or to simply chat with an expert who's had his hands on this actual piece of gear? It is truly our pleasure to talk with our customers, please do contact us now.